Brighton Marathon 2026: Sam Cook and Amy Harris Take Top Honours
Thousands flooded Brighton’s iconic seafront for the 2026 Brighton Marathon. The atmosphere was electric as runners battled the 26.2-mile course, cheered on by huge crowds lining the streets. Sam Cook Storms to Victory in Men’s Race Sam Cook claimed the men’s title with a cracking time of 2:25:04. He edged out rivals Ryan Deakin and […]
Crowborough Man Assaulted in Early Morning Attack
Police are hunting two men after a brutal assault in Crowborough. The victim was attacked near Palesgate Lane around 1am on Thursday, 9 April. Facial Injuries See Victim Hospitalised The victim suffered facial injuries requiring hospital treatment. The attackers fled on foot into nearby woods. Both described as white males, about 6ft tall, average build. […]
Fake Fines: Scammers Target Dog Walkers in Adur and Worthing
Scam Alert Hits Local Parks Residents in Adur and Worthing are being warned after scammers posing as environmental enforcement officers tried to rip off the public. Last week, a dog walker in Worthing’s Beach House Park was stopped by two men claiming they were enforcing a Public Space Protection Order. The pair slapped a […]
Stray Dinghy Drifts 60 Nautical Miles from Dorset to Sussex Coast
A small orange boat that vanished off Dorset has been found drifting over 60 nautical miles away near Sussex. Volunteer crews from the RNLI at Littlehampton sprang into action after a report of a mysterious object bobbing 200 metres offshore from Rustington. Coast Guard Spots Abandoned Vessel in Rough Seas The alert came just after […]
Brighton Seafront Maintenance Faces Funding Shortfall This Summer
Visitors heading to Brighton & Hove’s iconic coastline this summer might spot a mixed bag along the promenade. The council admits it can’t maintain the entire seafront stretch, despite £280,000 secured for urgent upkeep. £280k Boost for Essential Repairs but Not Enough This summer, the cash will focus on the busy stretch from Hove Lagoon […]
Dog Attack Sparks Injury in Portslade Park
Chaos erupted in a Portslade park as a white dog went dangerously out of control, injuring a fellow dog walker and his pet. Police Hunt Man Linked to Incident The attack happened at around 9.30pm on March 23 in a Victoria Road park. Sussex Police are now scrambling for witnesses. They’ve released CCTV images of […]
East Sussex Firefighters Tackle Huge Bonfire Blaze
Fire crews raced to control a bonfire that quickly got out of hand, sparking a dangerous blaze across East Sussex’s open countryside. Three Fire Stations Join Forces to Crush Flames Heathfield Community Fire Station was first on the scene. They were soon backed up by teams from Crowborough and a specialist unit from East Grinstead. […]
Man in stable condition after being stabbed in Eastbourne
Emergency crews rushed to Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, late Monday night after a man in his 30s was stabbed. Chaos in Eastbourne Streets At around 10.45pm on April 6, police, paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service, and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance scrambled to the scene following reports of a stabbing. Victim’s Condition […]
Dog Walker Pushed Into Canal by Large Bull Terrier in Chichester
A dog walker was knocked into a canal by a large dog in Chichester, sparking local concerns over dangerous dogs on the loose. Shocking Incident on Canal Wharf Road The drama unfolded just before noon on 26 February at Canal Wharf Road, near Millpond Crescent. According to Sussex Police, a big dog, believed to be […]
Blaze Breaks Out Near A22 in Nutley, Firefighters Battle Sizable Shed Fire
Massive Shed Fire Sparks Near Nutley Farm Fire crews rushed to a major blaze near the A22 in Nutley after a large shed caught fire close to a farm. East Sussex Fire and Rescue received the alarm shortly before 5pm on Monday, 6 April 2026. Firefighters Tackle Flames Amid Explosion Fears Four fire engines […]
Tragic Train Death Near Royal Wootton Bassett
Emergency services were called to the railway line near Junction 16 just after 2.30pm on Easter Sunday following a fatal incident. Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a train. The Great Western Air Ambulance crew landed nearby but were stood down shortly after arrival. Missing Dog’s Body Found […]
Person dies after being struck by train near Royal Wootton Bassett
Tragic Death After Train Hits Person Near Royal Wootton Bassett A person has died after being struck by a train close to Royal Wootton Bassett this Easter Sunday. Emergency Services Rush to Scene Shortly after 2.30pm, emergency crews were called to reports of a casualty on the main railway line near Junction 16. Around ten […]
Lifeboat Launches Into Gale Winds After Report of People Entering Water at Worthing Pier
New Coxswain Faces First Night Callout in Storm Shoreham RNLI volunteers braved fierce gale-force winds on Saturday night after reports of two people trying to enter the sea at Worthing Pier sparked an urgent lifeboat launch at 11:41pm. Leading the charge was freshly qualified coxswain Dan Measor, commanding his very first rescue mission since […]
Littlehampton RNLI Rescue Abandoned Boat Drifting Off Sussex Coast
Volunteer crews from Littlehampton RNLI sprang into action after spotting a mysterious boat floating about 200 metres off Rustington earlier today. Empty Tender Found Partially Flooded at Sea The D-Class lifeboat Spirit of Fidelity discovered a small tender afloat, half-filled with water but with no one on board. The crew quickly deployed a salvage pump […]
Brighton Seafront Braces for Traffic Chaos This Easter Sunday
Two of Brighton’s biggest city centre car parks will shut their gates this Easter Sunday, sparking fears of gridlock across the seafront and surrounding roads. Emergency Closure Hits Red and Green Car Parks Churchill Square dropped a bombshell late on Saturday: “Due to emergency maintenance works, both car parks (Red Car Park and Green Car […]
Tragic Fatality on A27: 20-Year-Old Man Killed in Angmering Collision
Fatal Crash Rocks Angmering A 20-year-old man has died following a devastating collision on the A27 in Angmering. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Arundel Road at around 10.40pm on Friday, 3 April, after reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle near Hammerpot. Road Closure and Investigation Underway Despite efforts to […]
Serious Crash Closes A27 in Angmering
Serious Crash Closes A27 in Angmering The A27 Arundel Road in Angmering was closed following a serious collision late on Friday night. The crash occurred at approximately 10.40pm, prompting a significant emergency response. The westbound carriageway remains shut as police and emergency services continue their work at the scene. Traffic Disruption Across the Area Motorists […]
Bun Frenzy Hits Brighton as Queues Snake for Hot Cross Buns
Bun Frenzy Hits Brighton as Queues Snake for Hot Cross Buns Early Queues Mark Brighton’s Longstanding Easter Tradition Brighton was gripped by a hot cross bun craze this Good Friday, as crowds formed lengthy queues outside Ravens Bakery to secure the city’s much-loved Easter treat. Dozens of customers lined up along Ditchling Road well before […]
Volunteers Race to Liferaft Sighting
RNLI Lifeboat Launches After Liferaft Sighting Off East Sussex Volunteer lifeboat crews from Eastbourne were deployed on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a semi-submerged liferaft in a busy shipping lane off the East Sussex coast. The emergency call sparked concern but ultimately proved a false alarm when the object was identified as a cluster of […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Van Smash on A281
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Following Van Collision on A281 A motorcyclist in his 60s sustained serious injuries after colliding with a van on the A281 Alfold By-Pass near Cranleigh on Thursday morning. Incident Leads to Prolonged Road Closure The crash occurred at approximately 11.45am on 2 April. Emergency services responded swiftly to reports of the collision […]
Person Hospitalised After Shocking Bus Crash in Brighton City Centre
Chaos hit Brighton city centre this morning when a pedestrian was knocked down by a bus on the busy Western Road near Waitrose. The incident unfolded around 8:30am, sending shockwaves through the packed morning rush. Emergency Services Rush to the Scene Police and paramedics swooped in immediately. The injured person was treated at the scene […]
Firefighters on High Alert as Arson Strikes Dorset Heathlands Again
Dorset’s heathlands are under threat once more as a spate of suspicious fires hit the Purbeck area. Emergency crews scrambled on Saturday, 28 March to tackle at least three separate blazes near the B3075 Morden Road and Holton Heath Trading Park, close to Wareham. Patrols Launched for Bank Holiday Safety In response, Dorset and Wiltshire […]
Drink-Driver Jailed After High-Speed Police Chase Through Brighton
Breaking News: Drink-driver jailed after police pursuit through Brighton in brighton. A drink-driver who led police on a pursuit through Brighton has been.
Three Arrested After Armed Police Raid Flat in Swindon
Three suspects are behind bars following a dramatic armed police raid in Swindon last Thursday evening. Raid Follows Large-Scale Disorder Armed officers swooped on a flat in Welcombe Avenue at around 6.30pm on April 2. They were backed by the ambulance service’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and an operational commander ready to respond. Police […]
Crawley Man Jailed for Harrowing Abuse Campaign Against Woman
Man Jailed After Terrifying Abuse Campaign Leaves Woman Hiding in Fridge A ruthless man has been locked up after subjecting a woman to horrific violence and intimidation. The victim was left battered, bruised, and so scared for her life she hid inside a street-side fridge to escape. Joshua Maguire’s Brutal Reign of Terror In March, […]
Woman Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured
Police are probing a fatal single-vehicle smash on the M23 Northbound between Junctions 10 and 9 in the early hours of Thursday, April 2. Deadly Collision at Dawn Emergency services were called just before 5am after a car reportedly left the northbound carriageway. The vehicle is believed to have veered off the main road before […]
West Sussex Drug Dealers Sentenced Following Major Police Raid
West Sussex Drug Dealers Jailed After Major Police Bust Two drug dealers have been locked up following a huge police crackdown on Class A drug supply in West Sussex. Behrad Mohammadi, 31, and Kyle O’Brien, 22, were caught red-handed as part of Operation Tripod, a major investigation targeting large-scale drug trafficking. Massive Haul Found in […]
Sussex Police Detective Inspector Charged with Child Sex Offences
National News: Sussex Police detective inspector charged with child sex offences. Sussex Police detective inspector charged with child sex offences Stock i.
Firefighters Contain Blaze at Ashdown Forest
Crews from Crowborough Fire Station rushed to Ashdown Forest yesterday to tackle a fire that broke out in the dry heathland. Thanks to their swift action, the blaze was contained and extinguished quickly, preventing it from spreading further. Urgent Safety Warning Issued East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has issued a stark warning to the […]
Emergency Crews Respond to Marine Incident Off Peacehaven Coast
Emergency crews have launched a major response to an incident at sea between Peacehaven and Newhaven this afternoon. Coastguard and Lifeboats Scramble At around 3:32pm, the HM Coastguard and volunteers from RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat Station were scrambled following reports of trouble just offshore. A Coastguard rescue helicopter has also been deployed, highlighting the gravity of […]
